Installing BetterRuins on a Vintage Story server breathes life into the wilderness by replacing empty stretches of land with diverse, procedurally generated structures and lore-rich remains. These new locations provide players with meaningful exploration goals and unique scavenging opportunities that aren't available in the base game's more sparse world generation. By adding this variety, server owners can foster a deeper sense of discovery and encourage long-term player engagement through a more atmospheric and "lived-in" environment.

How to Install BetterRuins on a Vintage Story Server

1. Download the following files. Ensure the mod is compatible with the server version.
BetterRuins | ConfigLib | ImGui

2. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

3. Stop the server.

4. Go to the Files tab.

5. Find the following directory: /home/container/data/Mods

6. Upload all mod.zip files from step 1.

Note: It is recommended to create a new world for the full experience, but structures will still generate on new chunks for existing worlds. Skip to step 11 to update an existing world.

7. Select the Config Files tab and choose Server Config.

8. Navigate to the "WorldConfig": { line.

9. Next to "SaveFileLocation":, enter a new .vcdbs name. This will generate a new world.

10. Press the Save button.

11. Start the server.

12. After a complete start, stop the server.

13. Go to the Files tab.

14. Find the following directory: /home/container/data/ModConfig

15. Open the betterruins.yaml file.

16. Edit the desired settings.

17. Press the Save button.

18. Start the server.

How to Install BetterRuins in Vintage Story

1. Download the following files. Ensure the mod is compatible with the client version.
BetterRuins | ConfigLib | ImGui

2. Hit the Windows Key + R on the keyboard to open the Run menu.

3. Enter the following: %appdata%\vintagestorydata

4. Open the Mods folder.

5. Place all mod.zip files from step 1.

6. Launch Vintage Story.

7. From the main menu, choose Mod Manager.

8. Enable all the mods from step 1.

9. Join the server as an admin. Learn how to admin here.

10. Open the Mod settings.

11. Configure the BetterRuins options.

12. Press the Save button.